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Living the Liturgical year
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St. Helen's Basil Pasta
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YEAR OF THE FAMILY
Living the Liturgical Year
Celebrating Saints and Feasts to Enrich Hearts and Homes
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Week of December 9, 2018 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Empress of the Americas, Patroness of the UnbornOur Lady appeared to a poor Aztec Indian convert named
Juan Diego (whose feast day is December 9) in 1531. He was on his way to Mass (a 5 mile trip on foot) when she appeared to him on Tepeyac Hill, just outside of Mexico City. She asked him to go to the Bishop of Mexico City and ask him to build a church on the hill. The Bishop was skeptical and asked for a sign. Mary gave Juan Diego roses in the middle of winter which he gathered in his tilma (an Indian cloak made of cactus fiber). When Juan let the roses fall from his tilma upon returning to the presence of the Bishop, there was a miraculous image of Our Lady imprinted on it. This tilma, which should have disintegrated after 20 years, now nearly 500 years old, can still be seen with the beautiful image of Our Lady as fresh as the day she left it, in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City! The Bishop had the church built on the hill and in a short period of time nearly 8 million people converted to Catholicism. Read more about this miracle at
https://lifeteen.com/blog/
our-lady-of-guadalupe-2/ .
We always celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day with a Mexican dish or two.
This one is about as easy as it gets.
RECIPE: 3 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1 packet taco seasoning
1 (16 oz) jar salsa
Place chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and cover with salsa. Cook on low about 6 hours or on high for about 4 hours. Just before serving, shred chicken with 2 forks then stir to distribute salsa throughout. Serve immediately with soft or hard taco shells and desired toppings.
READING:
(family) The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Empress of the Americas -C. Lourdes Walsh
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, The Beautiful Lady - Pat Mora
(high school) Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness - Warren H. Carroll
Morning Offering to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Heart of my Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe, I unite to thy purity, thy sanctity, thy zeal, and thy love, all my thoughts, words, acts and sufferings this day, that there may be nothing in me that does not become through thee, a pleasure to Jesus, a gain to souls and an act of reparation for the offenses against thy Heart.
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Week of December 2, 2018 - St. Nicholas
December 6: St. Nicholas, Bishop and patron of bakers, boatman and brewers and much more...
St. Nicholas is one of the most popular saints in the Western world though relatively little is actually known about him. He was born in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and became bishop of Myrna in Lycia after the death of his Uncle, the archbishop. Many miracles and legends surround this saint
of charity. Check out http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/who-is-st-nicholas/ to find out more about him as well as many fun ways to celebrate his feast day with stories, crafts and recipes!
We decided to make some St. Nicholas cocoa mix to try and to give away either for the Feast of St. Nicholas or even for Christmas!
RECIPE: St. Nicholas Cocoa Mix (from catholiccuisine.com)
8 cups powdered milk
1 (16 ounce) package instant cocoa
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 1/2 cups powdered non-dairy creamer
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6-8 ounces finely crushed peppermint candy
5 quart jars with lids
red and white striped ribbon (optional)
Note: this recipe makes enough mix for 5 quart jars so reduce accordingly if you want less.
Combine powdered milk, cocoa, powdered sugar, creamer, marshmallows and peppermint candy; mix well. Store in airtight container or fill 5 glass quart jars and tie with ribbon and a tag with the following:
For each serving, put 1/2 cup mix in an 8 oz. mug, fill with boiling water and mix well. Add a candy cane to stir if desired. Enjoy!!
READING:
(family) Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend by Julie Stiegemeyer
The Miracle of St. Nicholas by Gloria Whelan
The Baker’s Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale by Aaron Shepard
The Real Santa Clause: Legends of Saint Nicholas Mirianna Mayer
A Saint Nicholas Prayer for Children (from stnicholascenter.org)
God, we pray that through the intercessions of St. Nicholas You will guide and protect our children. Keep them safe from all harm and help them grow to become loving disciples of Jesus in Your sight. Give them strength to always mature in deeper faith in You, and to keep alive joy in Your creation. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Also this week:
December 8: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. This is a wonderful feast and should be celebrated with great joy!! Read about this solemnity and its perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent at https://catholicexchange.com/solemnity-immaculate-conception-blessed-virgin-mary .
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